@shansterable @PurpleJillybeans

Linux is a lot like any other OS. There's a start button, the Libre office suite (MS Office compatible) is free, so you don't have to install or pay for it, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Brave, and other browsers are easy to install with a download and double-click.

I use Linux Mint - it's free, lightweight, and you just need to remember to run an 'update' two or three times a year to stay current (I've gone over a year with no issues).